Efforts to solve school dispute over strict language policy

A SENIOR legal figure has been appointed to try and resolvethe dispute between a Gaeltacht second-level school and parents of some local students over its strict all-Irish language policy.

The case being taken on behalf of a number of students against Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne in Dingle, and the minister for education has been mentioned before the High Court a number of times in recent months.

The Irish Examiner has learned the court has allowed the parties an opportunity to resolve their differences, in an effort to avoid having to go to a full hearing of the case.